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BIOGRAPHY Flowers was born in Henderson, Nevada and later raised in Nephi, Utah . He grew up in the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints , the youngest of six children with four older sisters and one older brother. He attributes his fashion sense to his doting sisters.Timmermans, Arjan (2005). "Arranging Flowers" Genre ''Magazine'' (accessed May 2, 2006) He and his family later returned to Henderson at the age of twelve. While listening to the radio in his car after his very first college class, Flowers heard the song "Changes" by David Bowie . He fell in love with the piece and realized he wanted to be part of the music industry. Soon, Flowers encountered a fellow music fan at a golf-course, and since they both played keyboards, they formed the first workings of the band that would become Blush Response . The endeavor was short-lived, however, when the band booted Flowers in 2001 because he refused to move with the rest of them to Los Angeles, California .Sculleym, Alan (2005). "The Killers" ''Boston's Weekly Dig'' (accessed May 2, 2006) The Killers were spawned shortly thereafter when Flowers responded to an ad placed by guitarist 's music video for "Crystal," in which New Order was a fictitious band of perfecto called "The Killers." Flowers was inspired and felt the desire to be as perfect as (and ultimately becoming) "The Killers." Flowers was married on August 2 , 2005 to Tana Munblowsky, a manager of an Urban Outfitters store in Las Vegas (she now works for Betsey Johnson ). Munblowsky had previously converted to Mormonism before the two were wed. The small, private marriage ceremony was held in Hawaii.Fong, Jennifer (2005). "Killers Frontman Brandon Flowers Ties The Knot" ''andPOP.com'' (accessed April 12, 2006) CONTROVERSIES Although reputedly an active , he mentioned trying to cut-back, and eventually quit, smoking and drinking. The Killers, as a band, are known for Boylove (suggestive homoerotic play between band members) onstage, as well as for their gigs in a drag club in Vegas. The lyrics to "Andy, You're a Star" and in the hit-single "Somebody Told Me" contain a sexual ambiguity. Flowers is viewed by some as a famous example of Metrosexual ity, a type of personality which combines feminine and masculine characteristics. The band has a considerable gay following, fueling speculations that Flowers is either gay or bisexual. He was also seen holding hands with another male outside of an early gig in Las Vegas. In response to such speculation, Flowers said that "Andy, You're a Star" was "free for people to interpret as their own," in a ''Genre'' 2005 interview. This contradicts an earlier statement made in a ''QLas Vegas'' interview during 2004, wherein he claimed it was about a crush he himself had formed on a male athlete while attending high school. Flowers has also stated that some confusion over his sexual identity is "not a bad thing,"but did say "I'm not gay."(2004). "Lethal Weapon" ''Q Magazine'' (accessed January 1, 2006). However, Flowers supports equal rights for gays and lesbians. SELECTED EVENTS Flowers won NME magazine awards in 2005 for "Best Dressed" and "Sexiest Man." (2005). "Shockwave NME Awards - The Winners ''NME.com'' (accessed April 12, 2006) NOTES EXTERNAL LINKS AND REFERENCES
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